Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug & other Addiction Services
Airport Executive Plaza
1321 Murfreesboro Pike Suite 155
Nashville, TN 37217
Phone: 615-780-5901 mail@taadas.org
TAADAS Membership Information
Membership
in the Tennessee Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Services is more than a purchase of services.
It is also an investment in a philosophy, in a cause.
It is a shared belief that alcohol and drug abuse are treatable and
preventable; that the availability of quality treatment
and prevention services to all Tennessee citizens is
important; and that by joining together, we can do more
than we can do individually.
Membership
shall be open to individuals or
entities with an interest in addiction, co-occurring,
prevention, or recovery support services and subject to
payment of membership dues. TAADAS membership is not
automatic board membership as the board consists only of
the board of directors. The Association will meet
Monthly following the Board of Directors meeting,
presided over by the President.
Issues to be presented to the full membership may
be directed to the President in advance for presentation
to the entire Membership. The annual meeting of the
Association shall be held in September of each year
unless scheduled otherwise with not less than twenty
(20) and no more than sixty (60) days notice.
Rights and Privileges of Membership
Members in good standing shall be entitled to the
following rights and privileges:
The right to vote on any issues brought to the Membership by the Board of Directors as well as issues brought directly to the Membership.
Obligations of Association Membership
Support and promotion of the stated purposes of the
Association
Conformity with the Association’s
Standards of Conduct.
Conformity with the Association’s
antitrust compliance program.
Support of the provisions of
Bylaws.
There is no obligation to participate in board
activity.
Get the Word Out About Your Service – Your agency will be included in all materials listing TAADAS membership as well as special opportunities to advertise in the TAADAS Times quarterly newsletter.
Improve State Licensed Agency Policies and Rules
–
TAADAS leadership continuously works on behalf of all
state licensed alcohol, drug and other addiction agencies to
get relief from burdensome requirements and to improve
licensure rules and regulations.
Impact Public Policy -
TAADAS has long been the voice for alcohol and drug
abuse issues in Tennessee.
TAADAS provides advocacy for alcohol, drug and
other addiction issues, and first generation information
on policy issues, as well as a strong voice for parity
issues.
Expand Knowledge – Take advantage of the TAADAS Statewide Clearinghouse’s extensive resource center for alcohol, drug and other addiction information. Free materials include pamphlets, fact sheets, and videos on topics ranging from general drug knowledge to current research and trends.
Networking -
TAADAS offers unparalleled networking opportunities
with professionals and other concerned individuals in
the alcohol, drug and other addiction services community
across the state.
TAADAS Times Newsletter - Free subscription to the TAADAS Times, a quarterly newsletter bringing the latest news, training, and conference information.
Drug Testing Network - TAADAS offers members onsite state of the art testing equipment, discounted testing supplies, data and statistics through a partnership with the national leader for drug testing practices.
Discounted rates at Recovery Books
& Things -Discounts on cases of AA Big Books and NA Basic Text and
quantity discounts on other items.
Discounted Hotel Rates -
TAADAS has a special rate with an upscale Nashville
Hotel exclusively for TAADAS members.
Credit Union Membership -
TAADAS members are eligible for membership in a
federal credit union with branches in Chattanooga,
Jackson, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville.
